Author Archives: dave49

Metal Spinning

Posted on June 22, 2011 by dave49

This post is about an experiment with an unsatisfactory result. But we learn from failures, perhaps more than from successes. I am interested in making spool ends for reels by metal spinning. The goal is to make a spun spool … Continue reading →

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Brown Drakes

Posted on June 6, 2011 by dave49

We had Brown Drake emergence on the local river the evenings of June 2 to 4. Lots of bugs in the air and on the water, but little obvious feeding activity by the trout. I fished with John, who reported … Continue reading →

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Aluminum Raised Pillar Frame

Posted on May 29, 2011 by dave49

At Classic Reels Forum I saw a reel by E. vom Hofe that I particularly liked, so I am using the photo as a general model for my next reel. Here is the aluminum frame, with parts tumbled in coarse … Continue reading →

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Using the Foot Fixture

Posted on May 28, 2011 by dave49

This post is of interest to anyone who bought my plan set at The Eclectic Angler, and will be making the foot fixture of drawing 1015. I started to use the fixture this morning and went through a “deja vu” … Continue reading →

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Speed Calibration

Posted on May 24, 2011 by dave49

Sherline lathe or mill speed is set with a knob, but the only indications for the knob are which direction to turn to go faster or slower. I have gotten along with just this for about a year and a … Continue reading →

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Perfection Loop

Posted on May 21, 2011 by dave49

Yesterday was a beautiful day so I decided to take a long downstream wade in the middle of the afternoon. This was after a morning morel hunt. Before starting out, I put new tippet on my leader. I use a … Continue reading →

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Raised Pillar Rings, all over again

Posted on May 9, 2011 by dave49

On Feb. 3, 2011 I made a post on the fabrication of raised pillar rings. Now I am working on a new design that needs similar parts, and I am reminded of how demanding it is to get these right. … Continue reading →

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Reel Plans

Posted on May 7, 2011 by dave49

After making the reels shown here, I sat down and redrew my rather ragged looking set of plans. Then I contacted Michael Hackney to see if they would be something to show on his forum Reelsmithing. He was favorable. After … Continue reading →

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Two More Plastics for Pawls

Posted on May 7, 2011 by dave49

Someone brought Ertalyte and Ertalyte TX to my attention as possible materials for pawls. The data sheet properties looked promising, so I bought a small quantity of each and made pawls. I tested these on the low speed tester, as … Continue reading →

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Full Text of Article in “Power Fibers”

Posted on May 6, 2011 by dave49

Editor Todd Talsma of Power Fibers gave me permission to print my article here as well. Since the April 2011 issue of the magazine is available on-line (and free) for just 3 months, this seems like a good idea. I … Continue reading →

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